Brilliant Minds Montessori, Sanford | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

There are not enough words to describe how wonderful this school has been for my daughter (and me). My daughter has gone to this school since she was 3, and is currently 5 and in their VPK program. To say they have gone above and beyond is an understatement.

About a year and a half ago I started noticing some differences with my daughter. I began working with an occupational therapist but eventually had to see a developmental pediatrician. She was diagnosed with ASD (high functioning). The school immediately started working with my daughter, adapting to her behaviors and making accommodations. They didn’t have to do this. They could have told me she needed to go to a special school, but they didn’t. They gave her a chance and it worked out for everyone.

The director of the school, Meredith McCurdy cares about the students like they are her own children. The teachers are wonderful and all of the staff have been great. The bond that the kids have is amazing and even the parents that I have interacted with have been great.

I am extremely sad that I won’t be able to enroll my daughter for kindergarten, but it is time for her to get the therapies that she needs to continue to be successful. She loves this school and has never once said she doesn’t want to go. Breaking the news to her will be very difficult.

My daughter no longer attends this Daycare. It’s not a Montessori what so ever. Since day one we were never provided with a curriculum breakdown or any learning tools. I asked multiple times and would be provided a short little speech about how they taught differently than other schools. Never an email sent out, a call, a parent portal, no child update. It wasn’t until I called one day to see if my child was picked up by her father, and they never returned my call instead txt me 2 Hours later. The response that I received was almost unbearable as a parent. I felt a total disrespect when asking why they couldn’t call back or have any better way of communication. If I could provide the txt thread in here you other parents would feel differently about having your child attend this DAYCARE! The amount of money you spend for no parent involvement is outrageous and not right in my opinion. The learning experience was by far better than this place. 32 kids in her class and maybe saw 3 different teachers. No way she received any kind of education here! Go elsewhere.

We have LOVED this school for 4 years. Both of my daughters have been there – from ages 4-6 & ages 1-5! They are responsive & caring. They always keep me updated if anything happens at school and are open to any and all questions. The facility is CLEAN and the low virus rates compared to other daycare facilities is outstanding. Our favorite part has been the staff and the low student to teacher ratio. My 4 year old is spelling full words on her own and reading basic beginner reading books. They taught my children independence too which was a big bonus.